…on the victims’ handover was all in the hands of the military. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, told The PUNCH that the state was hopeful the military would complete the handover on Monday. “We are hopeful that the military will formally hand them over to the state tomorrow (Monday)…

…in the public interest. “The First Lady’s shop was also demolished. The shop of the immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Shehu Tahir, was demolished. “The shop belonging to the mother of the state coordinator of ACReSAL, Ibrahim Chinda, was demolished. The shop of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry o…

…Rahman Nansel, said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation. “The suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogatio…

…Nigerians are going through," he added. The group urged l the Federal Government to immediately reverse the decision, noting that the proposed fee increase has already attracted widespread opposition from parents, education stakeholders and concerned Nigerians. It also cautioned that the higher examination fees could w…

…as a grave violation of human rights and a crime against humanity, directs the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a comprehensive and discreet investigation. "He has also ordered operatives to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend every member of the tr…

…Kasea motorcycle to an unknown destination. "Upon receipt of the report, the Division immediately mobilized operatives and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations alongside intelligence gathering to secure the victim's safe rescue and apprehend the perpetrators. "On 10 July 2026, the victim escaped from the…

…of his tuition fees and supported his academic journey. In a clip shared on social media by the wife, the man is seen dropping to the floor in a traditional gesture of deep respect and gratitude right at the ceremony venue. ''Nah wife wey pay school fees, support am through the journey, hubby still prostrate for.'' the…

…Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a debate with presidential candidates and not political office holders. He asked Umahi to go and ''play within his circle'' and call for a debate when he, Umahi becomes a presi…

…and transnational terrorist linkages. "Following the successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses. "During the operation, troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62 mm Special ammunition…

…following his take on people that reside in Lagos BBNaija star, Tuoyo has got social media users talking following his statement about people who reside in Lagos state. In a post shared on Instagram, Tuoyo opined that Lagos was created for "fraudulent people, pr0st!tutes, criminals and drug deal#Rs." by Linda Ikeji at…

…other criminal elements. According to him, the Commander of the SWAT Unit, CSP Murphy, immediately deployed operatives to the area, leading to the successful raid and arrest of the suspects. Babaseyi disclosed that following investigations, all 43 suspects had been arraigned before a competent court and remanded in the…

…the Cross River State capital, on Saturday night. The cause of her death was not immediately known, although some passengers speculated that she may have been under stress or had an underlying medical condition. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesper…

Popular skit maker Motell Solomon has opened up about his journey into comedy, revealing that financial challenges played a major role in shaping his career path. According to him, he initially gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery but later realised it was not the path he wanted to pursue, prompting him to ex…

…the Kwara State Government, the Nigeria Governors' Forum and security agencies to immediately launch a coordinated rescue mission. "Our hearts are heavy as we await news of 176 innocent citizens currently in captivity from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area and 11 members of a family from Yashikira Emirate.…

…Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, while responding to Obi’s recent remarks dismissing the minister’s challenge. The minister had earlier invited Obi to a debate focused on their respective performances as governors. Both politicians were two-te…

…and transnational terrorist linkages. "Following the successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses," he added. The Army spokesman said troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62mm Special…

…along the Ile-Ife-Ilesa Road. A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise, said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of illegal miners operating in the area. According to the ministry, members of the Solid Miner…

…Chippa United confirmed the goalkeeper’s return on Sunday through its official social media platforms. Club confirms goalkeeper’s return The club welcomed Nwabali back with a message to supporters, saying: “Chippa United Football Club is delighted to welcome @nwabali32 back to the Chilli Boys.” In a separate statement,…

…concern, as most vehicles were imported from Europe. In a post on his verified social media handle, Manga Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of Manga Automobiles, said lower import duties would reduce vehicle prices, but cars with larger engines would cost more under the policy. Muhammed said dealers had cleared vehicle…

…generated reactions across the state, with images of his remains circulating on social media. The post Notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow killed in gun duel appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the country from fully harnessing its demographic dividend. The NPC chairman urged the media to continue creating awareness on population and development issues, describing accurate reporting as vital to evidence-based policymaking and national development. The post Nigeria cannot plan for population it does not count,…

…Jimoh, warned cultists and other criminal elements operating in the state to immediately renounce their activities or face the full weight of the law. The police commissioner stressed that there would be no hiding place for cultists in Lagos, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to identifying, arresting and prosecutin…

…on fire at Olomi Compound in Ogbomoso.Fire personnel, led by PFS II Oluwaleye, were immediately mobilised and promptly arrived at the scene.Upon arrival, it was discovered that the ground floor of a private one-storey residential building comprising three rooms was engulfed in flames.The firefighting crew swiftly comme…

…the decision to seek judicial intervention followed the failure of several petitions and mediation efforts submitted to the EEDC Ebonyi District office, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and the Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice to resolve the complaints. “We have decided to seek redress in the cour…

…minister’s residence in Uburu. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said he received the news of Habila’s death with shock and sadness, while extending condolences to her family. He said immediate steps were taken after the incident, including contacting med…